NCLEX-RN
Practice NCLEX RN Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The physician has ordered a minimal-bacteria diet for a client with neutropenia. The client should be taught to avoid eating:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Raw fruits may harbor bacteria, posing an infection risk for a neutropenic client on a minimal-bacteria diet.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing an older adult. The client does not appear to always understand the questions, sometimes answering incorrectly, and stares at the nurse's mouth rather than the nurse's eyes when the nurse is speaking. The client answers in an unusually loud voice. Which of the following impairments should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Staring at the mouth, answering loudly, and misunderstanding questions suggest hearing impairment (
A). Cognitive impairment (
B), vision impairment (
C), and anxiety (
D) do not typically present with these specific behaviors.
Question 3 of 5
The registered nurse is making assignments for the day. Which client should not be assigned to the pregnant nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A radium implant emits radiation, posing a risk to the fetus, so the pregnant nurse should not care for this client.
Question 4 of 5
The physician has ordered an intravenous infusion of Pitocin for the induction of labor. When caring for the obstetric client receiving intravenous Pitocin, the nurse should monitor for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitocin can cause uterine hyperstimulation, leading to fetal bradycardia, which requires close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she is allergic to eggs, dogs, rabbits, and chicken feathers. Which order should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rubella vaccine is contraindicated in clients with egg allergies, as it may be grown in egg-based cultures.